in spite of; regardless of
(looking around) restlessly; (looking) all around; goggling
at any rate; in any case; at the very least; if nothing else
pursuer; pursuing party; posse
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off
stature; height; size; physique
to cut (grass, hair, etc.); to mow; to clip; to trim; to prune; to shear
understood; I see; OK; present; here
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
middle of the night; dead of night
twelve; 12; queen (playing card)
neighboring town; neighbouring town; adjacent town
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
to pile up; to heap up; to stack up; to repeat many times over; to go through repeatedly; to accumulate
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
clear; precise; definite; distinct
to get back; to regain; to recover; to make up (for); to catch up on
to grow; to cultivate; to wear a beard
infant; baby; little child
to take (someone) away; to carry off; to abduct; to kidnap
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping
receiving; welcoming; going to meet; final call; call of fate; approach of death
sudden; abrupt; unexpected
Kaguya-Hime (main character of Taketori Monogatari); Princess Kaguya
to step over; to step across; to stride over; to stretch over; to span; to bridge
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
(one's) identity; background; upbringing; (one's) character
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on
swiftness of foot; fast runner; person of great talent; gifted person
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
why; how come; unfortunately; alas
supply; supplying; replenishment
presence of other people; (in) public; (in) front of others